Supreme Court of Virginia January 16, 1976, Record No. 750740 (Metro Van & Storage Co. v. Commonwealth)

I’Anson, C.J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

The principal issue on this appeal is whether a corporation can retain its previously held certificate of public convenience and necessity after its merger with another Virginia corporation having identical authority under the Household Goods Carriers Act.

*545On November 17, 1973, Metro Van & Storage Co., Inc.